would

Definition:
1. The past form of will when reporting what somebody has said or thought.
2. Used for talking about the result of an event that you imagine.
3. For saying why somebody does something.

Use 'would' in a sentence:

1. I would dearly love to marry.
2. What would you propose?
3. One would shop and cook, another would set the table and another would wash up.
4. There would be a three-month delay while the deal would be put on ice.
5. It would be monstrously unfair.
6. He said he would be here at eight o'clock.
7. I would reject that contention.
8. Would he always be like this?
9. You would think my own father would stick up for me once in a while.
10. Inflation would be lower and so nominal rates would be more attractive in real terms.
11. Others doubted whether that would happen.
12. He would do well to concentrate more on his work.
13. Would you mind initialling this voucher?
14. Would you like some orange?
15. Would you like some coffee?
16. Would you like something to eat?
17. He would never harm anyone.
18. It wasn't quite as simple as I thought it would be.
19. Had I known that I would never have come.
20. Would you prefer me to stay?
21. Would you prefer rice or noodles?
22. Well, well ─ I would never have guessed it!
23. I would strongly advise against it.
24. Take this to the bank for me, would you?
25. Would you like tea or coffee?
26. It was an event that would transform my life.
27. It was a chance meeting that would change my life.
28. Don't you think talking to her would do some good?
29. Would you like another drink?
30. In the evenings, friends would visit.
31. At best Nella would be an invalid; at worst she would die.
32. A change of job would do you the world of good.
33. She would give nothing away.
34. Would you like red or white?
35. He wondered idly what would happen.
36. What sort of person would do a thing like that?
37. I would very much like to see you again.
38. Would you like a quick drink?
39. Getting there would take hours.
40. Someone might find out, and that would never do.
41. Any reasonable person would have done exactly as you did.
42. Who would have thought to find you here?
43. Just think how nice it would be to see them again.
44. She would be in bed by now, as like as not.
45. A week off would give him time for reflection.
46. At one stage it looked as though they would win.
47. It would appear that this was a major problem.
48. Would you like anything else?
49. It was concluded that the level of change necessary would be low.
50. When would such a solution be possible?
51. I would imagine the job will take about two days.
52. She would joke about her appearance.
53. How would you like to spend the rest of the day?
54. Would now be a suitable moment to discuss my report?
55. It was announced that new speed restrictions would be introduced.
56. He said he would love her for ever.
57. The content of the course depends on what the students would like to study.
58. No one in their right mind would choose to work there.
59. Nothing, but nothing would make him change his mind.
60. Would you care for a dram?